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... the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that 40% of workers injured have been on the job less than one year. Why are new workers more likely to be hurt? BLS studies show that employees injured at work often lack one vital tool to protect themselves: information. Take a look at the following data gathered by BLS in various surveys: of 724 workers hurt while using scaffolds, 27% said they received no information on safety requirements for installing the kind of scaffold on which they were injured. of 868 workers who suffered head injuries, 71% said they had no instruction concerning hard hats. of 554 workers hurt while servicing equipment, 61% said they were not informed about lockout procedures. In nearly every type of injury BLS researchers have studied, the same ... x No Thanks Loading.. Improving Workplace Protection For New Workers 4/30/2013 by CompleteMarkets Editor This content has not been rated yet. Fact Sheet No. OSHA 93-07 IMPROVING WORKPLACE PROTECTION FOR NEW WORKERS NEW WORKER, HIGH RISK! If you are new at your job, your risk of injury is much greater than for more experienced co-workers. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that 40% of workers injured have been on the job less than one year. Why are new workers more likely to be hurt? BLS studies show that employees injured at work often lack one vital tool to protect themselves: information. Take a look at the following data gathered by BLS in various surveys: of 724 workers hurt while using scaffolds, 27% said ...

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... . in place of a ladder. Preventing Slips, Falls, and Other Accidents 1. Make sure lighting is adequate. 2. Avoid congestion and overcrowding in a work area. 3. Make sure all materials and equipment are properly stacked and stored. 4. Make sure exits are adequate. Check daily to ensure that exits are never blocked. 5. Keep hands free especially on ladders and scaffolding. Use equipment belts and safety tie-downs as appropriate. 6. Report any unsafe condition caused by non-employees, such as contractors. 7. Keep all aisles and stairways clear. 8. Maintain a safe clearance for equipment through aisles and doorways. 9. Walk only in approved walkways. 10. Be especially careful in strange environments-such as a manufacturing plant would be to an office worker. Reprinted ... Last name: Email: Are you sure you want to deactivate your CompleteMarkets Company Profile Deactivate Cancel Loading.. About Us Services Jobs PR Newsletters Employees Articles Blog Photos Group Connections Reviews IMMS Library Immerse yourself in our stacks. Take some time and browse through our library. We have thousands of articles, checklists, tip sheets, sales letters, and more! Communications Marketing Customer Service Planning Finance/Accounting Risk Management Human Resources Selling Legal and E&O Technology Life/Financial Services Glossaries Management Resources & Links Categories Popular Recent All Back Back Injuries 6/5 /2014 12:00:00 AM by CompleteMarkets Editor , Bill Grieb This content has not been rated yet. The Top Workplace Safety Problem Preventing injuries is a major workplace safety challenge. More than one million workers suffer back injuries each ...